If you’re doing some hiking in a rainforest or anywhere else that leeches can be found, then it’s a good idea to prepare yourself for the inevitable. Those blood-thirty little suckers will ruin an otherwise good hike. So we’ve got some tips on how to avoid them and what to do if some have already […]

When you go camping, you’re not always guaranteed access to running water and a shower. In fact, while some campgrounds do make a shower houses available to campers, often when you go car camping there is no shower for you to use. So, what’s a cleanliness conscious camper to do when there’s no shower house?

Snorkeling is the act of using a snorkel to breathe underwater. That’s literally the only requirement. You don’t need a mask, you don’t need fins. If you are breathing through a snorkel, you’re snorkeling. However, many people think of snorkeling as the full-on gearing up that allows you to comfortably (and safely) float through the

A snorkel is a tube with a mouthpiece designed for breathing underwater. When worn properly, a snorkel keeps water out of a snorkeler’s mouth and air flowing in, allowing the person to breathe without surfacing for air. How Snorkels Work At the most basic level, snorkels work by creating a path from a snorkeler’s mouth

Planning a backpacking trip and looking for ways to maximize the available space in your pack? One easy way to free up more space in your backpack is to attach your sleeping bag to the exterior of the pack, instead of stuffing it inside with the rest of your gear. As you might have guessed,

Have you dreamed about a trek on the Appalachian Trail? If you’re an avid hiker, you’ve likely considered this trip at least once or twice. Like all thru-hikes, preparation needs to be a top priority — otherwise, you won’t make it to the finish line. You have to get in shape, mentally and physically, before

So, your getting all of  your camping supplies together for the weekend and it’s time to pack the water. How much do you need? And, if you’re bringing the doggo along, how much extra should your bring for your animals? While it’s always better to have too much water than not enough on your camping